Updated: Hurricane Florence shuffles local sports slate

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Sep 10, 2018 at 4:30 PM

Hurricane Florence is still churning toward the East Coast as a massive storm. When and where it will make landfall remains uncertain, but many area schools aren’t waiting to find out what the exact local impact - if any - will be. Instead, a number of schools in Southwest Virginia and a few in Northeast Tennessee are moving forward with changes to this week’s football schedule. Two local colleges are also affected.

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As of 5 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 12, here’s what we know so far:

Northeast Tennessee Football

Cherokee at Volunteer: Moved to Thursday, Sept. 13 at 7:30 p.m.

North Greene at Chuckey-Doak: Due to the weather forecast for our area related to Hurricane Florence, the Chuckey-Doak football game with North Greene High School and Homecoming activities will take place Thursday, Sept. 13. Homecoming starts at 6 p.m. and kickoff is at 7:30 p.m.

Hancock County at Cloudland: Moved to Thursday. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. at Cloudland’s Orr Field.

Southwest Virginia Football

Abingdon: Christiansburg at Abingdon varsity football moved up to Thursday (9/13) at 7 p.m.

Castlewood: The Holston at Castlewood varsity football game has been moved to 7 p.m., Thursday (9/13).

Central (Wise): Central at Virginia High football game moved from Friday to Thursday (9/13) at 7 p.m.

Chilhowie: George Wythe at Chilhowie varsity football game moved from Friday to Thursday (9/13) at 7 p.m.

John Battle: John Battle at Lebanon varsity football moved up to Thursday (9/13) at 7 p.m. due to weather concerns.

Northwood: Twin Valley has moved its home football game with Northwood to Thursday (9/13) at 7 p.m. due to the possibility of really rainy weather on Friday.

Richlands:This week's contest between Richlands and Blacksburg has been moved to Thursday night (9/13) at Christiansburg High School’s turf field. Kickoff slated for 6 p.m.

Rural Retreat: Galax at Rural Retreat varsity football game moved to Thursday (9/13) at 7 p.m.

Twin Springs: Twin Springs at Patrick Henry football moved from Friday to Thursday (9/13) at 7 p.m.

High School Cross Country

Dobyns-Bennett: Adidas Challenge Meet in Cary, N.C., originally scheduled for Saturday, has been canceled due to Hurricane Florence. Teams will be running in Jonesborough.

High School Volleyball

Thomas Walker at JI Burton: The volleyball game originally scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 13 has been moved to Monday, Sept. 17.

College Football

East Tennessee State University: The VMI-ETSU football game originally scheduled for this Saturday at Foster Stadium in Lexington, Va., will be moved to Friday, Sept. 14 at 2:30 p.m. The game was moved in response to forecasts of Hurricane Florence and its potential impact on the East Coast this weekend. Friday’s game will still be broadcast on WXSM-AM 640 and 104.9 FM NASH ICON. The game can also be viewed on ESPN+.

Emory & Henry: Saturday's Methodist at Emory & Henry football game has been canceled because of weather threat. Methodist, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, is closing Tuesday until further notice.

Tusculum College: Due to the threat of inclement weather from Hurricane Florence, the South Atlantic Conference football opener between Tusculum University and Limestone College will be held Friday night. The kickoff between the Pioneers (1-1) and Saints (0-2) is set for 7 p.m., Sept. 14 from the Niswonger Sports Complex and Pioneer Field. Friday is also Military Appreciation Night as all current or former members of the U.S. Armed Forces will be admitted free.

College Soccer

King University: Due to Hurricane Florence, King’s soccer matches have been postponed. The men’s and women’s soccer teams were slated to take on Belmont Abbey College on Saturday. None of the contests have been rescheduled at this time.

Lincoln Memorial University: Due to unsafe travel conditions and expected flooding, Saturday's South Atlantic Conference men's and women's soccer matches at Queens have been postponed and will be rescheduled at a later date.

East Tennessee State University: Women’s soccer at South Carolina State has been canceled. The South Carolina State Department of Athletics announced it would cancel all home events heading into this weekend, including ETSU women’s soccer road match with the Bulldogs on Sunday, Sept. 16.

College Volleyball

King University: Due to Hurricane Florence, this weekend's King University women's volleyball matches against Barton College and the University of Mount Olive have been postponed. A makeup date has not been announced at this point.

Lincoln Memorial University:Due to unsafe travel conditions and expected flooding, Saturday's SAC women's volleyball contest against Catawba at Mary Mars Gym has also been postponed and will be rescheduled at a later date.

College Golf

Tusculum College: Due to the threat of Hurricane Florence, next week’s Kiawah Invitational has been canceled. The two-day, 36-hole event was slated for Monday and Tuesday (Sep. 17-18) at Osprey Point Golf Club. Tusculum now returns to action Sep. 24-25 as the Pioneers travel to Fletcher, North Carolina for the Mars Hill Invitational at Broadmoor Golf Links.

King University: The King University men's golf team was scheduled to open their season on Monday and Tuesday at the Kiawah Island Invitational. Due to Hurricane Florence, the tournament has been cancelled. The Tornado will now open their season on September 24-25 at the Country Club of Bristol.

College Tennis

King University: The King University men's and women's tennis teams were scheduled to compete at the Palmetto Tennis Center Invitational this weekend, but the tournament has been postponed.